The Daily Tar Heel

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Wednesday June 7th

Public Safety


Fire official impersonator still at large

A man has been using the guise of a fire inspector to gain entry into several local businesses, and he could be linked to crimes in Fayetteville, Chapel Hill Fire Marshal Matt Lawrence said. At least two Sage Road businesses encountered the man Monday, and at least four businesses in Durham reported similar incidents.

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Police log for February 17, 2011

Someone stole a beige 2003 Buick Regal between 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 431 W. Franklin St., according to Chapel Hill police reports. The vehicle was worth $4,500, reports state.

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Police log for February 14, 2011

A 21-year-old Hillsbourough man was charged with possession of a stolen firearm, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver, maintaining a vehicle used to keep or sell a controlled substance, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, a window tint violation and driving left of center at 2:21 a.m.

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Police Log for February 11, 2011

Someone struck a victim with a garbage can at 4:51 a.m. Thursday at 1250 Ephesus Church Road, according to Chapel Hill police reports. Dogs were barking and acting aggressive at 1:45 p.m.

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Students address law library safety

Should they stay — or stay away? That was the question Thursday inside the Kathrine R. Everett Law Library, where 70 law students and alumni gathered to propose safety measures that would prevent further instances of trespassing.

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Police log for February 7, 2011

Someone keyed a vehicle and slashed its tires between 11 p.m. Friday and 3:02 a.m. Saturday at 201 S. Damage to the black 1995 Volkswagen Jetta was valued at $1,400, reports state.

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